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BB code is a set of tags based on the HTML language that you may already be familiar with.
They allow you to add formatting to your messages in the same way as HTML does,
but have a simpler syntax and will never break the layout of the pages you are viewing.
The ability to use BB code is set on a forum-by-forum basis by the administrator,
so you should check the forum rules when you post a new message.

Below is a list of the BB code tags you can use to format your messages.

The [list] tag allows you to create simple, bulleted lists without specifying an option. Within the value portion, each bullet is denoted by the [*] tag.

Usage

[list]value[/list]

Example Usage

[list][*]list item 1[*]list item 2[/list]

Example Output

list item 1

list item 2

Advanced Lists

The [list] tag allows you to create advanced lists by specifying an option. The option should have a value of 1 (for a numbered list) or A (for an alphabetic with capital letters list) or a (for an alphabetic with lowercase letters list) or I (for a numbered with capital Roman numeral list) or i (for a numbered with small Roman numeral list).

Usage

[list=Option]value[/list]

Example Usage

[list=1][*]list item 1[*]list item 2[/list]

[list=a][*]list item 1[*]list item 2[/list]

Example Output

list item 1

list item 2

list item 1

list item 2

Images

The [img] tag allows you to embed images within your posts. You can also combine this tag with the [url] tag to make images become links.

This tag builds on the existing quote tag by adding the "originally posted by" with propper formating.

Usage

[fquote=Option]value[/fquote]

Example Usage

[fquote=Upchurch]Testing the formatted quote tags[/fquote]

Example Output

quote:Originally posted by UpchurchTesting the formatted quote tags

Google Video

Embeds a Google Video into a post

Usage

[gv]value[/gv]

Example Usage

[gv]7926224311831896636[/gv]

Example Output

Google Video This video is not hosted by the ISF, the ISF can not be held responsible for the suitability or legality of this material. By clicking the link below you agree to view content from an external website.

Will make the colour of any text in the tag the same as the background colour.

Usage

[invisible]value[/invisible]

Example Usage

[invisible]This text is invisible[/invisible]

Example Output

This text is invisible

marquee

It's that animated text scrolling by default from right to left

Usage

[marquee]value[/marquee]

Example Usage

[marquee]Annoying Scrolling text! [/marquee]

Example Output

Annoying Scrolling text!

me

Usage

[me]value[/me]

Example Usage

/me Used the /me tag

Example Output

/me Used the /me tag

Mini text

This should be the smallest text combination possible.

Usage

[mini]value[/mini]

Example Usage

[mini]test[/mini]

Example Output

test

Moderator Box (Do not use)

For displaying Moderator messages - do not use.

Usage

[mod=Option]value[/mod]

Example Usage

[mod=Test]Test[/mod]

Example Output

Test

Posted By:Test

No Follow URL

Google (and other search engines) "nofollow" option for URLs these are ignored when calculating pageranks.

Usage

[nfURL]value[/nfURL]

Example Usage

[nfurl]www.linktoscamsite.czm[/nfurl]

Example Output

[nfurl]www.linktoscamsite.czm[/nfurl]

NSFW

Can be used to give a warning to Members that the contents may not be against the Forum's Rules but still may not be suitable for work or a non-private PC. E.g. links to loud noises, borderline OK websites, images, music and so on.

Usage

[NSFW=Option]value[/NSFW]

Example Usage

This is not suitable for work: [nsfw=Kitten picture][img]http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/imagehosting/14506c85e24ea9.jpg[/img][/nsfw]

YouTube Video This video is not hosted by the ISF. The ISF can not be held responsible for the suitability or legality of this material. By clicking the link below you agree to view content from an external website.

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